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Wales Online
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- Wales Online
Aaron Ramsey transfer update emerges amid radio silence after Cardiff City bombshell
Aaron Ramsey transfer update emerges amid radio silence after Cardiff City bombshell The Wales midfielder is set to start a new chapter away from the Welsh capital Former Cardiff City interim boss Aaron Ramsey (Image: Huw Evans Picture Agency ) Aaron Ramsey is expected to fly to Mexico this weekend to complete a move to Liga MX side Pumas UNAM, as the Wales captain seeks to keep his 2026 World Cup dream alive. The 34-year-old is set to sign a one-year deal with the Mexican club following his release from Cardiff City earlier this month. Ramsey's contract expires next week, with the player having decided not to exercise a one-year trigger to his playing deal — a decision that came after protracted and advanced discussions about him potentially becoming the club's new permanent manager. Ramsey took charge of Cardiff's final three games of the 2024/25 Championship campaign in an interim role following the sacking of Omer Riza. Join the Cardiff City breaking news and top stories WhatsApp community Despite discussions over being handed the job permanently, that never materialised. Then a bombshell report emerged that he would quit the Welsh capital in favour of a move to the Mexican city, a story which really took supporters by surprise. Cardiff, subsequently, then moved to appoint former Manchester City EDS and Rochdale boss Brian Barry-Murphy as their new head coach. Since his release, Ramsey has not issued any public statement or farewell message to Cardiff supporters via his social media channels, a radio silence that has not gone unnoticed by fans still reeling from his abrupt departure. Article continues below Ramsey has largely used his social media profile for personal posts and to promote his fledgling new vodka business Tens, which he has launched with chef Tom Simmons in a side-business venture. Other players who left the club have all posted on their own social media channels, including Jamilu Collins who was frozen out for more than half a season and Yakou Meite, who at times had a fractured relationship with the supporter base. A return to boyhood club Cardiff had been seen as a sentimental final chapter in his playing career, but after an injury-ravaged two years, Ramsey's latest spell in the Welsh capital saw so much excitement left unfulfilled. Nevertheless, Ramsey appears determined to continue playing at a high level in a bid to lead Wales to the World Cup in North America next summer, despite not having played for his country since last September. With Mexico one of the host nations for the 2026 tournament — alongside the USA and Canada — a move to Pumas signals the midfielder's intent to be visible and gain match sharpness ahead of what is likely to be his final major international tournament, should Wales qualify. The Sun report that Ramsey will jet out to Mexico City this weekend to complete the move. Article continues below The team's manager, Efrain Juarez, has the same agent as the Wales legend. Sign up to our daily Cardiff City newsletter here. Ramsey, who has earned 86 caps for Wales, will now look to impress Wales boss Craig Bellamy in order to earn his place back in the starting lineup for the upcoming qualification matches. They next play Kazakhstan in a World Cup qualifier and Canada in a friendly during the September international break.
The Sun
20-06-2025
- Business
- The Sun
Gareth Bale makes takeover approach to buy former Premier League club from unpopular owner following Plymouth links
GARETH BALE wants to buy hometown club Cardiff. The Wales legend is leading a consortium to take over the League One side. 3 3 Bale's group sent a letter of intent to Bluebirds owner Vincent Tan last month, which was rejected. But it is believed the desire to acquire the club, relegated from the Championship, remains strong. The 35-year-old was born in Cardiff and his uncle Chris Pike played for the Welsh club as a striker between 1989 and 1993. Bale, who had a glittering career for Southampton, Tottenham, Real Madrid and LAFC as well as for the Dragons, had been linked with a takeover at Plymouth. He led his country to their first World Cup since 1958 as well as appearing at two Euros finals, including the incredible run to the 2016 semi-finals. Bale is also Wales' most-capped player on 111 caps and record goalscorer after netting 41 times. He did not play for Cardiff but the ex-forward did have talks with the club in 2022 after he left Real. Instead, Bale went to LAFC before he officially retired in January 2023. Bale's potential investment in Cardiff comes just weeks after ex-Spurs and Real team-mate Luka Modric became a co-owner of south Wales rivals Swansea. Cardiff appointed Brian Barry-Murphy this week ahead of their first campaign in the third tier since 2003. Watch hilarious moment Gareth Bale's golf ball stolen by a DOG as baffled Real Madrid legend watches on After Omer Riza was sacked in April, Wales star Aaron Ramsey was interim boss for three games. But Bale's close pal is set for a move to continue his playing career in Mexico. 3 TRANSFER NEWS LIVE - KEEP UP WITH ALL THE LATEST FROM A BUSY SUMMER WINDOW
Yahoo
17-06-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
League One rivals confirm new head coach after lengthy process
Cardiff City have named Brian Barry-Murphy their new head coach as the club prepares for life in League One. The Bluebirds finished bottom of the Championship last term, only winning nine league games all season. Advertisement Aaron Ramsey took interim charge of the side for the final stages of the campaign following Omer Riza's sacking. Former Wanderers boss Ian Evatt had been interviewed for the position, according to reports in the national media. But Barry-Murphy – who has worked as first-team coach at Leicester City since December – got the nod following a lengthy recruitment process. The 46-year-old will be assisted in the dugout by Lee Riley, who leaves his role as an Academy coach at Manchester City. READ MORE: Aaron Collins to MK Dons edges closer - but what next for Bolton Wanderers? 'I'd like to welcome Brian to Cardiff City Football Club. We are delighted that he has agreed to become head coach,' owner Vincent Tan told the club site. Advertisement 'Throughout the interview process, Brian showed a huge passion for our Club because he believes in what we're trying to do. 'He knows this level having played and managed at this standard before, where he was noted for his style of play. Since then, he has only gone from strength-to-strength as a leader. 'He's got a proven track record in youth development having coached some of the brightest young prospects in the UK, many of whom are now playing at the very top of the game. 'He brings enthusiasm, vibrancy and an exciting outlook on what today's football is, while looking to play an attacking style that our fans are sure to enjoy. Advertisement 'It's a combination of all of Brian's great talents that make him the right man to take us forward into this next chapter.' Barry-Murphy's previous managerial spell came at Rochdale and he also led Manchester City's Elite Development Squad for three years before heading to Leicester.
Irish Times
16-06-2025
- Sport
- Irish Times
Cardiff appoint Brian Barry-Murphy as new head coach on three-year deal
Cardiff have confirmed the appointment of Brian Barry-Murphy as their new head coach. The 46-year-old Corkman, who has left his role at first-team coach at Leicester to take up the reins, has signed a three-year contract with the League One club. Cardiff finished bottom of the Championship last season and appointed Aaron Ramsey as interim manager for the final three games of the season after sacking Omer Riza. Born in Cork, Barry-Murphy played for his hometown club, Cork City, before joining Preston in 1999. He also played for Sheffield Wednesday and Bury before moving into coaching at Rochdale in 2019, when he moved on to become head coach of Manchester City's elite development squad. READ MORE Cardiff owner Vincent Tan said: 'Throughout the interview process, Brian showed a huge passion for our club because he believes in what we're trying to do. 'He brings enthusiasm, vibrancy and an exciting outlook on what today's football is, while looking to play an attacking style that our fans are sure to enjoy.'
ITV News
16-06-2025
- Sport
- ITV News
Cardiff City appoint Brian Barry-Murphy as new head coach on three-year deal
Cardiff City have confirmed the appointment of Brian Barry-Murphy as their new head coach. The 46-year-old, who has left his role as first-team coach at Leicester to take up the reins, has signed a three-year contract with the League One club. Cardiff finished bottom of the Championship last season and appointed Aaron Ramsey as interim manager for the final three games of the season after sacking Omer Riza. Barry-Murphy began his coaching career at Rochdale in 2019 and subsequently moved on to become head coach of Manchester City's elite development squad. Cardiff owner Vincent Tan said: 'Throughout the interview process, Brian showed a huge passion for our club because he believes in what we're trying to do. 'He brings enthusiasm, vibrancy and an exciting outlook on what today's football is, while looking to play an attacking style that our fans are sure to enjoy.'
